U.S. Sets COVID Records, Lags in Vaccine Rollout
By Carolyn Crist
Jan. 11, 2021 -- During the past week, the U.S. reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths of any week during the pandemic, according to The COVID Tracking Project.
The numbers continue to surge following holiday travel. The U.S. surpassed 22 million total cases on Friday and has logged more than 370,000 deaths, according to Johns Hopkins University.
Nationwide, nearly 22,000 deaths were recorded in the past week. The average number of deaths is rising in all regions, The COVID Tracking Project reported. California continues to face a dire situation, with about 40,000 new cases per day and 410 deaths per day. On Friday, the state reported more than 52,000 new cases and 695 deaths.